Fnhon GUST - new build
02-21-22, 12:54 AM
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Fnhon GUST - new build
Guys,
Recently I build up a new folder with Fnhon GUST frame. Just share some pictures with you.
The frame is so nicely made that I have to show you its details...
Thanks to Cr-Mo 4130, the riding is pretty comfortable. The compatibility with Brompton carrier block is a surprise.
Well, as a result of steel frame and fork, it is a little heavy, weight approx. 10kg in total.
Hope you like it.
Thank you.
Recently I build up a new folder with Fnhon GUST frame. Just share some pictures with you.
The frame is so nicely made that I have to show you its details...
Thanks to Cr-Mo 4130, the riding is pretty comfortable. The compatibility with Brompton carrier block is a surprise.
Well, as a result of steel frame and fork, it is a little heavy, weight approx. 10kg in total.
Hope you like it.
Thank you.
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02-21-22, 01:11 AM
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Looks nice. I like the colour and decal combo. These are very attractive and tastefully aesthetic.
How does she ride?
How does she ride?
02-21-22, 05:24 AM
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02-21-22, 06:34 AM
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Any idea of the folded size?
I guess that due to the 20"/ETRTO406 wheels its bigger than the 70x35x65 with ETRTO349 wheels mentioned in this link ?
If I understand well what you wrote, when you bought the frame, you didn't expect to have a Brompton front block mounting on it?
I guess that due to the 20"/ETRTO406 wheels its bigger than the 70x35x65 with ETRTO349 wheels mentioned in this link ?
If I understand well what you wrote, when you bought the frame, you didn't expect to have a Brompton front block mounting on it?
02-21-22, 08:37 PM
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Any idea of the folded size?
I guess that due to the 20"/ETRTO406 wheels its bigger than the 70x35x65 with ETRTO349 wheels mentioned in this link ?
If I understand well what you wrote, when you bought the frame, you didn't expect to have a Brompton front block mounting on it?
I guess that due to the 20"/ETRTO406 wheels its bigger than the 70x35x65 with ETRTO349 wheels mentioned in this link ?
If I understand well what you wrote, when you bought the frame, you didn't expect to have a Brompton front block mounting on it?
And the block mounting, I thought it was Dahon, but it turned out to be exact Brompton spec.
02-27-22, 07:52 PM
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That looks great. Nice work.
By any chance, did you weigh the frame & fork before you assembled everything? I'm guessing that because it is such a minimalist frame it might weigh about the same as a more conventional aluminum folder like an older Dahon Vitesse/Mariner or Tern Verge.
By any chance, did you weigh the frame & fork before you assembled everything? I'm guessing that because it is such a minimalist frame it might weigh about the same as a more conventional aluminum folder like an older Dahon Vitesse/Mariner or Tern Verge.
02-27-22, 09:11 PM
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That looks great. Nice work.
By any chance, did you weigh the frame & fork before you assembled everything? I'm guessing that because it is such a minimalist frame it might weigh about the same as a more conventional aluminum folder like an older Dahon Vitesse/Mariner or Tern Verge.
By any chance, did you weigh the frame & fork before you assembled everything? I'm guessing that because it is such a minimalist frame it might weigh about the same as a more conventional aluminum folder like an older Dahon Vitesse/Mariner or Tern Verge.
03-01-22, 12:40 AM
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Similar frame, but not the same. We improved the geometry a bit for a better ride.
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03-08-22, 04:53 PM
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We made a prototype of a 20”, bug I am not happy with it so we are tweaking it still.
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03-08-22, 08:54 PM
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"It looks like a Fohon bike, but from frame to all components, there are many differences in detail. So no, not Fohon OEM. And I don't think it's better than a Fohon Gust" He said.
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Fnhon CrMo 20" w/V-brakes is the best thing going for folding bicycles. The Gust and Storm (excellent clone of Dahon Speed) models. Buy just the frameset and appoint it w/exactly the components you want. That's what I would've done, had I known about Fnhon before buying my Dahon Speed.
A way to paypal order an Fnhon frameset in the USA is to use a purchasing agent. One of those that works specifically with Taobao is tbfocus .com.
A way to paypal order an Fnhon frameset in the USA is to use a purchasing agent. One of those that works specifically with Taobao is tbfocus .com.
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Fnhon CrMo 20" w/V-brakes is the best thing going for folding bicycles. The Gust and Storm (excellent clone of Dahon Speed) models. Buy just the frameset and appoint it w/exactly the components you want. That's what I would've done, had I known about Fnhon before buying my Dahon Speed.
A way to paypal order an Fnhon frameset in the USA is to use a purchasing agent. One of those that works specifically with Taobao is tbfocus .com.
A way to paypal order an Fnhon frameset in the USA is to use a purchasing agent. One of those that works specifically with Taobao is tbfocus .com.
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You can order a frame on Aliexpress. I did this and received it four weeks later. This the final result
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Yours is a Blast. You can tell by the curved seats stay and buy the more prominent welds of Al alloy material. On Storms they are straight and the welds are more inconspicuous.
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As for the cost, I estimate it to be about US$600-$650. The cost will vary depending on the use of new or recycled components. The shimano 7 speed short cage RD came from ebay as an example. I’m sure cost would be less in the U.S. (I ´m in Canada).